My point is in the word "smart" neither smart or self leveling tabs are smart, and my mistake was not mentioning hydraulic. The OP needs full hydraulic tabs not dumb tabs that keep a drag on the boat at all times
Ever use non hydraulic tabs? There are very few negative complaints from people who have actually run them. I've never had them on a boat of that size, but at least for 22' and under (boats I've owned), I much prefer smart tabs. They literally do provide a shock absorber affect that a fixed hydraulic tab can't do.
My current jetboat, 17'5', has a fixed hydraulic ride plate which is essentially one big centrally mounted tab. It is great at being adjustable for planing, but does nothing for ride quality. I've had the opportunity recently to ride in an identical hull with smart tabs on the back, and the ride different was substantially better! (enough that the wife questioned why this boat rides so much better, she knows absolutely nothing about boats.) Also, no difference in top speed.